I have a new pep model to share. It is low-poly, but should be a good foundation to work with.http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2.../rexhelmet.jpg
I was thinking that maybe those who have a Rex, but no rangefinder, could use the one from this file if they need it. The Rex rangefinder is not the same shape as the Fett ones, btw.
The model isn't unfolded yet, but I will get to it and update the link. There are some intersected parts in it too, but only the rf and a spot on the back of the head.
You can download it HERE.

Got a 70% scale test build in the works. Photos will follow ASAP. Thank You Very Much.

Oct 30, 2009

Trooper937

Re: Captain Rex Pepakura bucket

mate...could you up-scale it..i'd love to be able to wear it. Thks.

Nov 1, 2009

Aussie Phantom

Re: Captain Rex Pepakura bucket

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Trooper937 said:

mate...could you up-scale it..i'd love to be able to wear it. Thks.

...Ah... the Pattern dungObeetle produced is 30cm high when built full scale - That's probably wearable for most people.

I'm building mine at 70% (printed on A5 or 2-up on A4) as test build and for illustration purposes. Building scale tests helps me because it only uses half as much paper, is easier on my printer (it hates printing on card) and is a little bit faster for me to put together than a full scale build.

If you want to adjust the size of the pattern, use Pepakura Designer rather than Pepakura viewer, the demo version is still free. You'll be able to adjust the scale of the pattern to what ever you need and then print out your pages. The only catch being that you won't be able to save it so make sure you remember what size you printed it at in case you need extra pieces...

Nov 1, 2009

Aussie Phantom

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Re: Captain Rex Pepakura bucket

Build Finished... and Apologies to Trooper937

Alrighty You'll find attached some photos of my 70% build of the Rex/SW:TCW pepakura bucket designed by dung0beetle.

Firstly...Nice! A pretty easy build that comes together well and captures the look of the TCW helmet very nicely. You'll see that the back of the helmet needs a little detail, but I'd be pretty happy using this a starting point for a full scale build. The only tricky part is the rangefinder it needs some very precise cutting, scoring and folding. Mine looks a bit rough if you look closely at the photos but that was me rushing not the fault of the pattern, It'll build up nicely with a bit of care. One more thing, while I've used paper for this build, I'd make the stalk for the RF out of something other than paper if I was going to wear the helmet at all mine has already drooped a little between taking the photos and typing this!

And I owe Trooper937 a bit of an apology I think I mis-understood his last post to be a comment in my direction when he was probably sending it dung0beetle's way.

You see the helmet is very undersize at its current default scale of 30cm. The 30cm height of the pattern includes the Rangefinder and this throws things off a quite a bit. The last photo is a comparision of the 70% scale dung0beetle's Rex Helmet to my previous build of Skupilikson's AOTC at 50% scale... not a lot of difference in size. My guess is that the Rex Bucket should be scaled to 34-36 cm height when you print it out if you want to be wearable.

dung0beetle - nice work! Thanks again.

Nov 1, 2009

Trooper937

Re: Captain Rex Pepakura bucket

No problem mate, partly my fault. I've tried scaling it up but the problem being, the visor was too large for A4, so i was hoping dungbeetle would upscale the actual 3d model.I was preety devestated went half-way throught the build, realisting i can't wear it..hah

Nov 5, 2009

Heatshock

Re: Captain Rex Pepakura bucket

right - I have scaled the helmet to total height to 34cm and the helmet is still too small to use as a 1:1 helmet

total height at the back = 22cm
total height in the front = 28cm

I am thinking - prob scaled up to a height of 40cm
more updates when I get time

Nate

Nov 6, 2009

dung0beetle

Re: Captain Rex Pepakura bucket

30cm is kind of my default scale for helmets. It isn't always in the ballpark, but it is a good place to start. I also forgot to take the fin into account when scaling it.

Nov 7, 2009

Trooper937

Re: Captain Rex Pepakura bucket

i've tried scaling it by 30 percent from pep designer...too big.Should i do it 15 percent....need to decide...??

Nov 17, 2009

Trooper937

Re: Captain Rex Pepakura bucket

sorry to post a double lads, but is there anyone here willing to help resize it(cause i can't..or lets say...i don't know)..i'd like to wear it plz...all i know is to make it from paper and other..not from the pc...sorry.:D

I haven't had a chance to build it yet, I just finished "pep-ing" my EpisodeII helmet which fits my son perfectly, but I need to scale it up a little bit to make it fit my noggin'. I'll see what I can get done before my kids go back to school.

Jan 4, 2010

Landher

Re: Captain Rex Pepakura bucket

thank you very much by the contribution

Jan 5, 2010

Trooper937

Re: Captain Rex Pepakura bucket

same here..thanks mate.

Feb 12, 2010

Trooper937

Re: Captain Rex Pepakura bucket

Soory again for double posts..wondering if there is any progress, lv to have a good size pep helmet to wear, and need someone to re-size to a wearable size..hopefully.

Aug 29, 2010

Vorondil

Re: Captain Rex Pepakura bucket

Hello dung0beetle,
do you still got the 3d-helmet shown above? The download-Link doesn't work anymore :'( Could you please load it up again?

-Greets, Voro-

Sep 13, 2010

Aussie Phantom

Re: Captain Rex Pepakura bucket

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Vorondil said:

Hello dung0beetle,
do you still got the 3d-helmet shown above? The download-Link doesn't work anymore :'( Could you please load it up again?

-Greets, Voro-

Dung doesn't link to his peps too often anymore a little while back he had an issue with people claiming credit for his work.